Unauthorized Camp Legislation

Attached you will find three memos addressed to the Seattle City Council from the legal staff of Mayor Ed Murray regarding the ACLU legislation to STOP illegal camping clean-ups. This will touch each and every one of us in this city. If passed, the illegal encampments can “squat” in our public parks, on our sidewalks, and OUR SCHOOLS! The Council will meet on September 6 to discuss. We may need your voices at City Hall. I will get details as they emerge.

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Hi there, I just want to dispel a few rumors that are going around about the proposed legislation. The encampments will not be allowed on sidewalks or schools, nor will they be allowed in most areas of public parks.

Yes, although the proposed legislation now includes no camping on sidewalks or school grounds, the park issue has yet to be decided. As of now, they are proposing “suitable” locations. They have not yet decided what that means. It looks like the vote will take place on October 24th so we will no doubt see changes along the way. So far, nothing is off the table.